The truth is, I hate networking. Or at least traditional networking. And I would be willing to bet you do too. Making myself go to professional events just to shake hands and trade business cards is not how I would like to spend an evening. I believe that if we're being honest, everyone is a bit creeped out by these events; forced interactions and fully transactional relationships just aren’t natural. However, this is not an excuse to hide in your office and never speak to anyone again! The … [Read more...]